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Gold Bronze Antique Tussie Mussie Flower Bouquet Holder

$625

£473.68

€543.27

CA$873.24

A$952.66

CHF 505.27

MX$11,477.42

NOK 6,412.89

SEK 5,871.17

DKK 4,057.40

About the Item

A beautiful gold gilt brass or bronze antique tussie-mussie flower bouquet holder, Victorian period, circa 19th century. Meant to hold a group of small flowers of posies. A popular wedding accessory during Victorian times. This detailed flower bouquet holder is designed with roses, latticework, three animal foxes, grapes, leaves and vines around, finished with chain and finger loop. Piece may have been a part of a broader set on chatelaine/belt. Dimensions: 2.25" Diameter cone x 5.63" Height. About: Also known as 'posy holders', made in a variety of shapes and materials, enabled the holding or wearing of small arrangements at the waist, in the hair, on a lapel, etc. According to sources, the term tussie-mussie (tussy-mussy) dates back to the reign of trend-setter Queen Victoria (1837-1901), who was fond of carrying these little floral bouquets wherever she went. "Tussie-mussies also became important vehicles for floriography (language of flowers), one of the Victorians’ favorite preoccupations that they elevated to an art form. Different flowers had different meanings and these “talking bouquets” held secret messages that did not dare be said out loud in polite society. Great care was taken to combine flower selections in such a way that their meanings were accurately expressed. Not only did a certain flower have significance, but colors also expressed intent or emotions."

Dimensions:
Height: 5.63 in (14.31 cm)Diameter: 2.25 in (5.72 cm)
Style:
Victorian (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Brass,Bronze,Gilt
Place of Origin:
Europe
Period:
Mid-19th Century
Date of Manufacture:
circa 19th Century
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. - Very Good condition as shown in images.
Seller Location:
New York, NY
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU1314233278282

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